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Aya Cash is currently starring in and executive producing the much anticipated “The Boys” prequel series, “Vought Rising”, opposite Jensen Ackles for Amazon Prime. She can most recently be seen starring in Armando Iannucci and Sam Mendes’ HBO comedy series, “The Franchise”. Aya’s major television credits include Amazon’s Emmy-nominated, hit series “The Boys” for which she won a Critics Choice Super Award; FX’s Emmy nominated mini-series “Fosse/Verdon” alongside Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams, and FXX’s critical hit comedy, “You’re The Worst” created by Stephen Falk, which earned her 2016 TCA and Critics Choice Award nominations. She also appeared opposite Elle Fanning in the Hulu limited series “The Girl From Plainville” alongside Michelle Pfeiffer, in the Showtime limited series “The First Lady”, and in the Fox comedy “Welcome To Flatch.” Aya’s upcoming film credits include Reykjavik with Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris, Kill Me opposite Charlie Day and Allison Williams, and Bruton with Theo Rossi and Tony Hale. Other notable film credits include starring alongside William Jackson Harper in We Broke Up, Tayarisha Poe’s The Young Wife which premiered at SXSW, the Shudder film Scare Me, which premiered at Sundance, Mary Goes Round, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and earned her the ‘Excellence in Acting’ award at the Vail Film Festival and the Netflix comedy Game Over, Man! On stage, Aya played the role of ‘Jessie Stone’ in the West End production of GIANT this past summer. Cash got her start in NY theatre and has originated roles in many new plays Off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club, Playwrights Horizons, The Atlantic Theatre and The Rattlestick. GIANT will mark her Broadway debut!

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2026
Jessie Stone

[West End]
2025
Jessie Stone

[Off-Broadway]
MTC Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Ella

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere at the Public Theater, 2018
Lauren

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere at Playwrights Horizons, 2017
Ruth, Adeline

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Production, 2011
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2011
The Woman

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Laura / Emma / Secretary

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Steffi

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Lauren

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Kalina

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Aya Cash, Giant

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Photos: Inside the 79th Annual Tony Award Nominees Luncheon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026

The 2026 Tony Award Nominees gathered at The Rainbow Room for the 2026 Nominees Luncheon to celebrate the Broadway season and share in the excitement of joining this year’s class of Tony Nominees. See photos!
Photos: Inside the New Dramatists Spring Luncheon Honoring Stephen Schwartz
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 27, 2026

The New Dramatists Annual Spring Luncheon, honoring multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was held in the Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis. Check out photos here!
First Standings Revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by Team BWW - May 22, 2026

The first standings have been revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large.
Video: Aya Cash Says Just Being in GIANT 'Is the Win'
by Luka Vonier - May 19, 2026

Watch in this video as 2026 Tony Awards nominee Aya cash chats more about her bonkers Giant cast, what an honor it is to be in this Broadway season, and so much more.
GIANT Recoups Broadway Investment in Just 10 Weeks
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2026

Four-time Tony nominated and Olivier Award-winning Best Play, GIANT, has recouped its $5.6 million Broadway capitalization just 10 weeks into its planned 16-week limited engagement on Broadway.
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees for Plays
by Jennifer Broski - May 17, 2026

The Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
Photos: Meet the 2026 Tony Award Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!
GIANT Starring John Lithgow Will Come to Cinemas This Fall
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Giant, the new play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, will be released in cinemas later this year. The Olivier Award-winning and Tony-nominated play was recorded at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre.
GIANT on Broadway to Host Post-Show Discussion With 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026

Following the Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7:30 PM ET performance of Giant on Broadway, starring John Lithgow, John Lithgow, Aya Cash, and Mark Rosenblatt will join a conversation with Taffy Brodesser-Akner hosted by 92NY.
June Squibb Becomes Oldest Tony Awards Nominee at 96
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026

June Squibb made Tony history this morning by becoming the oldest actor to receive a nomination. At age 96, the performer is nominated for her performance as Marjorie in the recent Broadway production of Marjorie Prime.
Breaking Down the 2026 Tony Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2026

Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from the big announcement and recap the full list and the nominees' reactions!
2026 Tony Nominations - Show by Show
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show. Follow us on BroadwayWorld throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
GIANT Playwright Signs Mark Rosenblatt Signs With CAA
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Playwright Mark Rosenblatt, who wrote the play Giant that is now running on Broadway, has signed with CAA. Rosenblatt, a theater and film writer and director, won the Olivier Award for Giant when it had its premiere in the West End in 2024. 
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of GIANT
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2026

Big things are happening at the Music Box Theatre! Just last night, March 23,  Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier Award-winning play Giant officially opened. Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Sarah Paulson, Sara Bareilles, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bobby Cannavale, Blythe Danner, and more!
Photos: John Lithgow & GIANT Cast Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2026

The Music Box Theatre was the place to be last night, March 23, as Giant, Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier Award-winning play Giant officially opened. It is led by two-time Tony Award winner John Lithgow as Roald Dahl and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Nicholas Hytner. Check out photos here!
Video: Inside Opening Night of GIANT with John Lithgow & More
by Luka Vonier - Mar 24, 2026

Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier Award-winning play is led by two-time Tony Award winner John Lithgow as Roald Dahl and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Nicholas Hytner. Watch in this video as the cast comes together at the Music Box Theatre to celebrate opening night!
Photos: John Lithgow and the Cast of GIANT Take Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 24, 2026

Performances are now underway for GIANT, starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. The production officially opened on March 23. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
GIANT Will Host Playwrights' Night On Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

GIANT, starring two-time Tony Award winner John Lithgow as Roald Dahl and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Nicholas Hytner, will host Playwrights’ Night On Broadway at the Music Box Theatre.
Photos: John Lithgow Stars in GIANT on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026

See first look photos of John Lithgow as Roald Dahl in GIANT, the Olivier Award-winning play now in performances at Broadway's Music Box Theatre.
Photos: In Rehearsals for GIANT with John Lithgow and More
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2026

Following two critically acclaimed sold-out runs in the UK, the Olivier-award winning production of Mark Rosenblatt’s GIANT, directed by Nicholas Hytner and starring John Lithgow, has officially landed on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre with performances beginning this Wednesday, March 11. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Aya Cash been in?

Aya Cash has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Aya Cash been in?

Aya Cash has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Aya Cash's first West End show?

Aya Cash's first West End show was Giant which opened in 2025

What awards has Aya Cash been nominated for?

and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Giant.

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